Nothing warms the soul like a Special Request can. Yep I’m defrosting nicely thanks to Gerd Janson & Shan House Mix of Special Request’s ’90s hardcore rave gear Brainstorm. This is a rave rework for us house heads, an early contender for remix of the year. But then with Gerd and Shan onboard I kinda knew the results would be special the moment it dropped into my inbox. Pianos, thumping bass, spin backs and all. Just how I like it, whatever the weather. So do yourself a favour this snowday and make sure you get this into your belief system. Because nothing makes you feel special like Special Request can make you feel special. Make it real. Make it Brainstorm.

Special Request’s Brainstorm (Gerd Janson & Shan House Mix) is out now Houndstooth. Buy on Bandcamp here today. Yes buy not steal. Remember kids, home taping is killing music.